3280.32(a)/3280.192(4) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). SAFETY PLAN: The operator is required to submit to the Children and Youth Agency a plan of supervision or alternate arrangement as required by the Child Protective Services Law. LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # -- may not work in a child care position at the facility. PROVISIONAL HIRE UNSUPERVISED: A provisional employee may not be permitted to work alone with children and must work within the vicinity of a permanent employee. A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Facility Person #--- may not work in a child care position at the facility.

During renewal inspection on May 29, 2025, the record of staff #1 did not contain a current DHS FBI clearance.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 4, 2025

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

3280.124(b)(6) · Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.

During renewal inspection on May 29, 2025, the emergency contact information of child #1 did not include the health insurance policy number.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 4, 2025

Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.

3280.124(f)/3280.181(c) · The parent shall update in writing emergency contact information once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information.

During renewal inspection on May 29, 2025, the emergency contact information of child #2 was not updated at least once in a 6 month period (dated 3-5-24).

Corrected Corrected by Jun 4, 2025

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3280.14/3280.20 · A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations. State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.

During renewal inspection on May 1, 2024, the facility emergency plan did not address Continuity of Operations.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 1, 2024

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

3280.14/3280.20 · A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations. State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.

During renewal inspection/complaint investigation on May 1, 2024, it was confirmed via staff interview that staff #1 was alone with 3 children at the park. Staff #1 did not have documentation of Pediatric first-aid and CPR, Mandated reporter training or Health and Safety training on file, as required prior to working with children.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 1, 2024

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

3280.26(c) · The operator shall assure that each facility person receives training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update. The operator shall document the date of each training and the names of all facility persons who received the training.

During renewal inspection on May 1, 2024, the records of staff #1, 2, 3, and 4 did not contain documentation of emergency plan training.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 1, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3280.31(e) · A staff person shall obtain an annual 12 clock hours of child care training.

During renewal inspection on May 1, 2024, the records of staff #2 and #4 did not contain documentation of 12 clock hours of annual child care training.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 1, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3280.31(e)(4)(i)/3280.31(f)(10) · Competence is the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and CPR. All staff persons shall renew their certification in pediatric first-aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on or before the expiration of the most current certification. Staff persons shall complete professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire.

During renewal inspection on May 1, 2024, the record of staff #1 did not contain documentation of pediatric first-aid and CPR within 90 days of hire, and the record of staff #3 did not contain documentation of pediatric first-aid and CPR completed on or before the date of expiration (dated 6-28-21).

Corrected Corrected by Jul 4, 2024

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

3280.32(a)/3280.192(4) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Facility Person #--- may not work in a child care position at the facility.

During renewal inspection on May 1, 2024, the record of staff #1 did not contain the results of the NSOR verification, and the record of staff #4 contained a PA State police clearance that is more than 60 months old (dated 7-16-18).

Corrected Corrected by Jul 4, 2024

Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.

3280.51 · No more than 12 children unrelated to the operator may simultaneously receive care except in a facility serving older school-age children. In a facility serving only older school-age children, a certificate of compliance may be issued for up to 15 children unrelated to the operator.

During renewal inspection on May 1, 2024, certification representative observed a total of 14 children at the facility (2 young toddlers, 5 older toddlers, and 7 preschool children) with 2 staff at 10:30 am.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 4, 2024

Marked corrected in the state record.

3280.66(a) · Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be stored in an original labeled container or in a container that specifies the content. Toxics shall be kept in a locked area or in an area inaccessible to children, and shall be stored away from food, food preparation areas and child care spaces.

During renewal inspection on May 1, 2024, certification representative observed toxic cleaning materials on the floor in the kitchen area.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 4, 2024

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

3280.76/3280.77(a) · Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards. Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.

During renewal inspection on May 1, 2024, certification representative observed a small hole in the wall behind the bathroom door, and areas of chipped paint near the changing table in the bathroom, and on the pink, purple, and orange walls in the front child care space.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 1, 2024

Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.

3280.81(b) · A training chair is not a flushing toilet. A training chair shall be emptied and sanitized after each use. An acceptable sanitizing solution is 1/4 cup of bleach combined with 1 gallon of water. A sanitizing solution shall be treated as a toxic.

During renewal inspection on May 1, 2024, observed a training chair in the bathroom with urine in it.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 7, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3280.123(a)(3) · An agreement shall specify the services to be provided to the family and the child, including the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. The operator shall complete and update the form and provide a copy to the family in accordance with the updates regarding emergency contact information at § 3280.124(f).

During renewal inspection on May 1, 2024, the records of children #1, 2, 3 and 4 did not contain a child service report completed within 6 months.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 4, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3280.124(b)(7) · Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

During renewal inspection on May 1, 2024, the emergency contact information of child #5 did not include the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 4, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3280.131(c)/3280.131(d)(7) · A health report must be written and signed by a physician, physician's assistant or a CRNP. The signature must include the individual's professional title. A health report shall include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.

During renewal inspection on May 1, 2024, the health assessments of children #2 and 3 were not signed by the physician, and did not include a statement that the child/ren are able to participate in child care and appear to be free from contagious or communicable disease.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 3, 2024

Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.

3280.181(c) · A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information.

During renewal inspection on May 1, 2024, the financial agreement of child #2 was not updated at least once in a 6 month period (dated 4-24-23).

Corrected Corrected by Jul 3, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3280.192(2)(iv) · A facility person's record shall include acceptable verification of experience, education or training is a transcript or a diploma or a letter signed by a representative of the experiential, educational or training entity.

During renewal inspection on May 1, 2024, the record of staff #1 did not contain documentation of education or experience.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 3, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3280.192(5) · A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.

During renewal inspection on May 1, 2024, the record of staff #1 did not contain two written, nonfamily references and the record of staff #4 contained only one written, nonfamily reference.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 3, 2024

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3280.61(h) · The capacity established for an indoor space may not be exceeded.

During renewal inspection on May 1, 2024, certification representative observed a total of 14 children at the facility (2 young toddlers, 5 older toddlers, and 7 preschool children).

Corrected Corrected by Jul 4, 2024

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

3280.26(a)(5) · The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions.

During renewal inspection on May 1, 2024, the facility emergency plan did not include accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, or children with chronic medical conditions.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 1, 2024

Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.

3280.26(a)(1) · The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for shelter of children during an emergency including lock-down, shelter in place at the facility and shelter at locations away from the facility premises.

During renewal inspection on May 1, 2024, the facility emergency plan did not include lock-down provisions.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 1, 2024

Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.

3280.52(a)(2)/3280.113(a) · At least two facility persons shall accompany any number of children on an excursion away from a facility. Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises.

During complaint investigation on May 1, 2024, it was confirmed that staff #1 was at the playground alone with 3 toddler children and one child ran out of the playground and down the street. The child was stopped by a neighbor until staff retrieved him.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 4, 2024

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

3280.52(a)(2)/3280.113(a) · At least two facility persons shall accompany any number of children on an excursion away from a facility. Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. Children must be supervised at all times. The legal entity must arrange for all facility staff to receive a minimum of two hours of training regarding supervision of children. The legal entity must receive DHS approval of the training content prior to scheduling the training.

During complaint investigation on May 1, 2024, it was confirmed that staff #1 was at the playground alone with 3 toddler children and one child ran out of the playground and down the street. The child was stopped by a neighbor until staff retrieved him.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 4, 2024

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

3280.32(a)/3280.192(4) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). SAFETY PLAN: The operator is required to submit to the Children and Youth Agency a plan of supervision or alternate arrangement as required by the Child Protective Services Law. LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # -- may not work in a child care position at the facility. PROVISIONAL HIRE UNSUPERVISED: A provisional employee may not be permitted to work alone with children and must work within the vicinity of a permanent employee. A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Facility Person #--- may not work in a child care position at the facility.

The file for staff #1-hire date 5/30/23, did not have written proof of out-of-state-clearances. In the past 5-years the staff person resided in NJ.

Corrected Corrected by May 31, 2023

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

3280.33(a)/3280.34(c) · A staff person or a substitute staff person shall meet one of the applicable staff qualifications for the position in which the person is performing. A primary staff person shall supervise the performance of a secondary staff person.

Without being supervised, staff #1-start date 5/30/23, a provisional hire was observed caring for four children on the outdoor area.

Corrected Corrected by May 31, 2023

Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.

3280.76/3280.102(f) · Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards. Children's toys and equipment, including furniture and rest equipment, described as hazardous by the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission may not be used by children at the facility and may not be on the premises at the facility. At the time of inspection, the operator shall submit to the Department written affirmation on a form provided by the Department stating that the facility is in compliance with this requirement.

On the facility outdoor play area there is a small bouncy house. At the time of the facility inspection, the equipment was ripped, torn, and there was exposed forma which could pose a hazard to the children.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 1, 2023

Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.

3280.151(a)/3280.192(3) · A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem. A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis.

AT the time of inspection on 5/31/23, there was no written proof of a recent physical in the file for staff #1.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 1, 2023

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

3280.166(4) · Disposable nursers and bottles shall be labeled with the child's name.

Observed 06/29/2022 child #1 bottle located in infant space was not labeled. Child #2,3, and 4 bottles in the refrigerator were not labeled.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 29, 2022

Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.

3280.76 · Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards.

Observed 6/29/2022 light fixtures in the ceiling were hanging and not secure in the ceiling.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 30, 2022

Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.

3280.124(f) · The parent shall update in writing emergency contact information once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information

Observed 6/29/2022 observed child# 5 file did not contain an 6 month period update review for their emergency contact information.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 29, 2022

Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.

3280.151(a) · A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem.

Observed on 06/29/22 staff #1 file did not contain a health assessment that consists of all the regulatory items under regulation 3280.151

Corrected Corrected by Jun 29, 2022

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

3280.161(c) · Potentially hazardous food brought from the child's home or provided by the facility shall be refrigerated.

On 6/29/2022 observed child # 1 had food located in lunch bag that needed to be refrigerated.

Corrected Corrected by Jun 29, 2022

Category: nutrition. Marked corrected in the state record.

3280.52(b) · When children are grouped in similar age levels, the following maximum child group sizes and ratios of staff persons apply: Infants 1:4 with a maximum group size of 12; Young toddlers 1:5 with a maximum group size of 12; Older toddlers 1:6 with a maximum group size of 12; Preschool children 1:10 with a maximum group size of 12; Young school-age children 1:12 with a maximum group size of 12; Older school-age children 1:15 with a maximum group size of 15. IF USING TIERED LIS: The required staff:child ratios must be maintained at all times. The legal entity must submit documentation in a format approved by DHS proving that the facility is maintaining the required staff:child ratios at all times. The legal entity will confirm continuing compliance by sending copies of the documentation to the -------- Region Office on a weekly basis for a period of three months after DHS approves the documentation format.

At the time of inspection, there were fourteen (14) children in care with two staff. there were (2) preschoolers, (4) Older toddlers, (5) Younger toddlers, (1) infant, and two relatives a (10) Ten and (12) Twelve yr-old. The children were not grouped based on age.

Corrected Corrected by Oct 6, 2021

Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.

3280.105(a)/3280.119 · Individual, clean, age-appropriate rest equipment shall be provided for preschool, toddler and infant children as agreed between the child's parent and the operator. The rest equipment shall be labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child.Infants shall be placed in the sleeping position recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics unless there is a medical reason an infant should not sleep in this position. The medical reason shall be documented in a statement signed by a physician, physician's assistant or CRNP and placed in the child's record at the facility.

There was an infant child (child #1) observed sleeping in a chair at the time of the inspection on 7/27/21.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 27, 2021

Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.

3280.95(a) · (a) Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. §  1016(c)).

At the time of inspection, the provider could not demonstrate how the fire system operated.

Corrected Corrected by Jul 27, 2021

Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.